History of Chapter - The chapter is a non-profit organization formed in December 1975 by a group of parents of children with spina bifida. The parents wanted to help families of children with spina bifida by providing friendship and compassion and by sharing information about spina bifida. The organization also helps by providing financial assistance, educational and group activities. The Spina Bifida Association of Maryland is run by volunteers from families affected by spina bifida.
We have no paid staff.Membership Services
Camp fund and Brace fund.
Bi-monthly education meetings and social activities
Membership Requirements - $20.00 annual membership feeYou must live in our service area (Baltimore City and surrounding counties)
Membership 2010
Meetings and Events
Spina Bifida Annual Christmas Party
December 13 from 1 -5
January 10
2:00 to 5:00 General membership meeting
Pot Luck Dinner Elections for Vice President, Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary
Activities for Siblings
Will be held at the Trinity Assembly of God, 2122 West Joppa Rd.
Directions Take 695 to Falls Road (23B). At the first traffic light, make a right onto Joppa Road
Cross over the bridge and the Church is located on the left. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall
If Baltimore County snow emergency plan is effect, there is no meeting.Flyers
August and September Word
October and November Word
Kennedy Krieger Research Study
KKI is looking for Volunteers ages 5 through 18 with Spina Bifida needed for Study on Bowel and Bladder Continence Among Children with Spina Bifida Click here
KKI is looking for Volunteers between the ages of 5-15 years old. The Research is being done on the thinking speed and ability of children with Myelomeningocele and shunted hydrocephalus. click here
KKI is looking for Volunteers ages 10-21 years old The Research is being done on Independence Scales Click here
Links & Information
Spina Bifida Groups and Resource of Interest
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND
(410) 665-1543 or e-mail sbamaryland@comcast.net